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Ford Contour CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 1.3L Engine -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Contour & Mystique -> DOHC -> Escort -> Probe -> SOHC
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
1.3L Engine
- Remove radiator pressure cap from radiator filler neck.
- Drain coolant level below radiator upper hose.
- Disconnect electrical connector from cooling fan switch on thermostat housing, Fig. .
- Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing, then remove two thermostat housing retaining bolts from cylinder head.
- Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
- Remove thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque thermostat housing bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs.
1.8L Engine
- Ensure engine is cool, remove radiator cap an...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Pushrod
Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched durin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-00 Contour & Mystique -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Normal Service
Replace every...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Left
- Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
- Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
- On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
- On all models, remove splash shields.
- Do not damage CV joint boot and wheel speed sensor ring.
- Detach suspension.
- Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
- Disconnect tie-rod end.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
- Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
- To av...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect engine air intake resonators.
- Remove mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube assembly from throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove alternator drive belt from alternator pulley, then alternator mounting bracket bolts and alternator bracket.
- Lower veh...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Contour & Mystique
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Position windshield wipers away from the cowl vent screen. Operate the windshield wipers until the blades are at the top of their arch, then place the ignition switch in the Off position.
- Remove the plastic screw covers from the righthand cowl panel retaining screws.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl panel retaining screws, then the panel.
- Disengage...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Contour 2.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at intake manifold fitting using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from intake manifold fitting.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Contour SE 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are rib chunk out, severe glazing, frayed cords, etc. Replace any drive belt exhibiting one of these conditions.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner with 13mm...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Diagram for 1998 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1999 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1995 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C - MUSTY & MILDEW ODORS - REV Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: CAMSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK - 2.0L ZETEC Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Contour cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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